Luis Mercado
Whittier,CA
Summary
Purchasing professional with strong expertise in vendor negotiations, supply chain management, and cost reduction strategies. Proven track record of driving efficiency and delivering results through effective team collaboration and adaptability to changing business needs. Skilled in inventory control, contract management, and market analysis. Reliable team player with strategic mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Organized approach to monitoring materials movements with focus on safety and productivity. Performance-oriented team player with good multitasking abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Procurement Aid
La County Department Of Children And Family Services
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained consistent email communication with stores and suppliers to confirm and track orders and verify price revisions on purchase orders.
- Maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing, and documentation for audit purposes.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Prepared purchase orders accurately and followed up with suppliers to confirm receipt and delivery schedules.
- Oversaw purchase order shipments by managing deadlines and cancellation dates.
- Searched for hard-to-find items and found high-quality, reliable vendors.
Warehouse Worker I
Department Of Health Services
10.2022 - Current
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Placed orders through Irep and GHX
- Had an open line of communication with Procurement about orders that were placed and when they will be arriving.
- Updated inventory items for 5 different warehouses that belong to the LAC+USC/ LA General Network.
- Sort packages received by Fed Ex, USPS, UPS and etc. Received them into the system and then deliver to location that placed order.
- Spoke with Medical staff about item shortage or backordered items and worked with Medical Supply facilities to locate substitutes.
- Keep track off item usage through out hospital
- Check stock of items from our vendor to prevent and shortage of items.
Warehouse Worker Aid
Department Of Health Services
06.2018 - Current
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
Data Entry Supervisor
Matrix Document Imaging
01.2016 - 06.2018
- Oversaw timely completion of projects by setting clear objectives, monitoring progress, and addressing any roadblocks or personnel issues.
- Reduced data entry errors, ensuring thorough verification of entered information against source documents.
- Improved data entry accuracy by implementing strict quality control measures and providing regular feedback to team members.
- Provided daily supervision, feedback and oversight to direct reports.
- Enhanced team productivity with thorough training on software, keyboard shortcuts, and best practices for data input.
- Managed performance expectations for 4 employees.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Rio Hondo College
Whittier, CA06.2015
Skills
- Cycle Counting
- Inventory Tracking
- Material Handling
- Storage Organization
- Supply Ordering
- Warehouse Organization
- Operations Support
- Quality Control
- Warehouse Operations
- Shipping and Receiving
- Loading and Unloading
- Shipment Palletization
- Order Fulfillment
- Delivery Scheduling
- Clear Communication
- Data Entry
- Report Generation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Microsoft Excel
- Critical Thinking
- POS Systems Expert
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Timeline
Procurement Aid
La County Department Of Children And Family Services
08.2024 - Current
Warehouse Worker I
Department Of Health Services
10.2022 - Current
Warehouse Worker Aid
Department Of Health Services
06.2018 - Current
Data Entry Supervisor
Matrix Document Imaging
01.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Arts -
Rio Hondo College
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